The recent introduction of the COVID Protection Framework red traffic light system has necessitated some hard decisions for our golf clubs as to what type of policy they will adopt. It is about 50/50 between adopting a hybrid policy or a full “no vax no play” policy.
Canterbury Golf competitions were also affected, and we instructed all clubs to make sure they knew what the club policy was at the club they are playing at and visiting, and making sure their players fit within these requirements. We also took the stance that for any interclub or Canterbury tournaments we will be guided by the host club policy.
This policy is now under review and will be discussed by the Executive Committee at their next meeting on 16 February. It is likely that Canterbury Golf will go to a “no vax, no play” policy for all its activities, and people involved, across the board. We will advise.
Grant Lewis, General Manager
Canterbury No.1 and New Zealand Rep Kazuma Kobori held off all challengers in the final round of the 2022 Lamb & Hayward Canterbury Stroke Play at Russley Golf Club over Waitangi weekend to win the title by three shots over Otago's Tom Lee and Russley's Zach May.
The field had endured miserable conditions on Saturday to put themselves in position for the final round on Sunday and it was a credit to both the players and Russley's green-keeping staff that they managed to get through the 36 holes. Only three or four courses in Canterbury would have been able to stand up to the steady drizzle and rain that fell most of the day. At over the 6500 metres off the black tees and tough playing conditions scoring was not easy and many younger and inexperienced players had a reality check as to where their game may be at.
The Gross Stableford Rosebowl National results have been finalised and you can click here to see the full results. It was great to see the Rangiora team of Sue McFarlane, Jo Kent and Lynne John finishing second nationally to Wellington club Shandon, which was a fantastic result.Read More
Charteris Bay have again successfully defended the Boyle Cup in 2021 and can safely secure the cup in their trophy cabinet until challenges are confirmed for 2022. Read More
Futures memberships continued to grow over the holiday period with over 30 new members in the last 2 months!
The last Futures event for 2021 was the Canterbury Golf Futures Open at Burnham Golf Club, it was a stunning summer's day after having to cancel the event a month earlier due to rain. With nearly 40 in the field, it was a great tournament. Other events over the holiday period included a Family Ambrose event at Rangiora and a Girls Golf 'bring a friend' event at Russley both positive and sucsessful events.
Golf Matters 2022 New Zealand Golf Conference & Expo Announce Christchurch as host city for August 2022
The New Zealand Golf Industry Council (NZGIC) is pleased to announce that an agreement has been reached with ChristchurchNZ and Te Pae to host Golf Matters 2022, New Zealand Golf Conference & Expo.
Christchurch, New Zealand’s ‘Garden City’ is an excellent and exciting destination with the choice of venue supported by the collective arms of ChristchurchNZ and Tourism NZ, who were very proactive in seeking agreement, reached at the end of 2021.
Membership of the NZGIC is open to all organisations and interested individuals within the Golf Industry. For more information go to: www.nzgic.co.nz
New Zealand’s greatest golfer, Sir Bob Charles, will host the inaugural Golf Warehouse New Zealand Hickory Open Golf Tournament at the Christchurch Golf Club’s Shirley Links, his home club.
On 13 March 2022, players will use 100-year-old wooden-shafted hickory clubs in an event that is the first of its kind to be held in this country since the 1930s when hickories were in common use.
“I’m really proud and excited to be hosting this national tournament,” said the octogenarian Sir Bob, “which is taking me back to my earliest playing days. It’s a significant milestone in the history of golf in New Zealand, and is our contribution to a world-wide revival of hickory golf. I hope it will become an annual event.” Read More
Golfing enthusiasts are welcome at the event as spectators.
For further tournament information, click HERE
For further information contact.
Glenn Bongartz (027) 222-5590
